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Is RNA Test Result After 10 Days Of Exposure Reliable?
Question: Hello doctor ,
I had unprotected vaginal intercourse with a girl on 6th june( my first and only unproteced exposure ! Been negative before that confirmed) . The girl has had multiple partners before and said she last had unprotected sex on 15th feb (i dont trust her) she took the clearview hiv 1/2 ab test on 9th XXXXXXX which came bsck negative.
I took the qualitative hiv-1 rna test on 16th XXXXXXX (10th day post exposure) it came back negative.
I took the clearview hiv1/2 antibody test today (24th day ) which came back negative. I know for conclusive results 3 months is the time frame
My questions are
1) how accurate are des tests with respect to my situation ? Can i rely on them with significant accuracy ?
2) i will take the duo test at the end of 1 month ? Should i delay it further or that test then will be conclusive enough ?
I had unprotected vaginal intercourse with a girl on 6th june( my first and only unproteced exposure ! Been negative before that confirmed) . The girl has had multiple partners before and said she last had unprotected sex on 15th feb (i dont trust her) she took the clearview hiv 1/2 ab test on 9th XXXXXXX which came bsck negative.
I took the qualitative hiv-1 rna test on 16th XXXXXXX (10th day post exposure) it came back negative.
I took the clearview hiv1/2 antibody test today (24th day ) which came back negative. I know for conclusive results 3 months is the time frame
My questions are
1) how accurate are des tests with respect to my situation ? Can i rely on them with significant accuracy ?
2) i will take the duo test at the end of 1 month ? Should i delay it further or that test then will be conclusive enough ?
Brief Answer:
get Duo test after three months
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to healthcare magic.
The sensitivity of RNA test is pretty high and it has been negative so it is a big assurance. You can get Duo test after 3 months of the exposure.
You can rely these test for a surety that you are really free of HIV.
You should avoid unknown sexual partner because there are diseases other then HIV which are also pretty dangerous e.g. Hepatitis B and C, gonorroea, syphylis and Herpes etc.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
get Duo test after three months
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to healthcare magic.
The sensitivity of RNA test is pretty high and it has been negative so it is a big assurance. You can get Duo test after 3 months of the exposure.
You can rely these test for a surety that you are really free of HIV.
You should avoid unknown sexual partner because there are diseases other then HIV which are also pretty dangerous e.g. Hepatitis B and C, gonorroea, syphylis and Herpes etc.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
10th day in grey zone
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
RNA test of HIV start becoming positive after one week duration and is reliably detectable in two weeks.
You had a subsequent negative duo test so no worries now.
Take care.
10th day in grey zone
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
RNA test of HIV start becoming positive after one week duration and is reliably detectable in two weeks.
You had a subsequent negative duo test so no worries now.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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